Calculate Vibration Amplitude, Frequency Range for Derrick Drilling

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The discussion focuses on calculating vibration amplitude, frequency range, and expected acceleration for a 240-foot steel drilling Derrick used in oil drilling operations. It is established that high amplitude exceeding 3mm at a frequency range of 0-50 Hz is anticipated under operational conditions. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding acceleration to derive velocity and displacement metrics. The conversation seeks clarity on whether the desired data is based on measurements or model-driven calculations.

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I have a steel drilling Derrick 240 feet high mounted central to a ship, this is used for drilling for oil. Calculations have been done on the Derrick in regards to reaction forces in different modes of operation(drilling, transit etc). I need to do a vibration analysis of different points on this structure with the figures to hand.
I am in the believe that high amplitude >3mm @ 0-50 Hz frequency is expected of this type of structure in operating conditions.
How do I calculate the vibration amplitude, frequency range and expected acceleration?
 
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Hi Yakin,
How do I calculate the vibration amplitude, frequency range and expected acceleration?

means the acceleration amplitude? do you want a measurement or calculation driven from model.

if you know the : accelartion you can retrieve the velocity and than the dis-placement
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please detail more wht u want to achieve
 

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